The Williamson County Fire Protection District is now accepting applications for
the position of full-time firefighter.

Testing is being
conducted for an immediate need to hire two full-time firefighters.

The Williamson County Fire Protection District (W.C.F.P.D.)
is located in picturesque Southern Illinois. It consists of 7 fire stations with the headquarters located in Herrin, IL. The
district is managed by a full time Chief and 3 full-time, firefighters. The W.C.F.P.D. has a wide variety of specialized equipment and well trained
paid-on-call members. It is equipped for most emergencies that may arise with 8
engines, 7 tenders with 2,200 gallons of water each, 7 brush trucks, and 60 Paid
On Call firefighters.

Driverís License: Must possess a valid Driverís License with the
ability to obtain an Illinois Driverís License upon time of hire

Age requirement: Applicants must have attained their 21st Birthday
by 2/21/18 and must be under the age of 35 years of age on 3/3/18, unless
exempt by State Statute 70 ILCS 705/16.06b of the Illinois Fire Protection
District Act

Education: Must have proof of High School Diploma, GED Certificate
or High School Proficiency Statement

Character: Must have no felony convictions and be of good moral
character

Residence:
Applicant must be a resident of Williamson County or establish residency within 120 days of
hire

Testing:
Must be able to successfully complete all phases of testing.

Certification: Must be certified by the office of the Illinois
State Fire Marshall (OSFM) as a Firefighter II or Basic Operations Firefighter
(or have attended and graduated from Illinois Fire Service Institute). NOTE:
New hires will be required to be certified by the OSFM as Aircraft Rescue
Firefighter and Hazmat Operations Firefighter and an Emergency Medical
Responder within 1 year of employment.

All individuals meeting eligibility requirements are encouraged to continue with
the application process.